United States v. Vincent Doria

891 F.2d 296 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Vincent DORIA, Defendant-Appellant. No. 89-10107. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Oct. 25, 1989 * Decided Dec. 7, 1989. Lloyd D. George, District Judge, Presiding. Before ALARCON, O'SCANNLAIN, and LEAVY, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Vincent Doria appeals from the judgment entered upon his conviction and sentence on two counts for the use of an instrument of commerce to make threats to damage property by means of an explosive, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 844 (e). Doria contends that (1) the delay between the original indictment and his trial violated the Speedy Trial Act as well as his right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment, (2) he was denied his right to the effective assistance of counsel at his trial, and (3) the district court abused its discretion in sentencing him. We disagree and affirm. We discuss each issue and…